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Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Cards For Little Hearts Card Drive Blog Hop

Thanks to everyone who has been making cards, and sending them to Christina Hor.

Today begins our "thank you" blog hop.(there is a little freebie at the bottom for you.)

The card drive's purpose is to cheer the pediatric cardiac in-patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital. They suffer from a variety of congenital heart disease issues, and it is hard for them to be in the hospital during a time when others are enjoying parties and celebrations.

The cards lift the children's spirits, inspire them to fight the good fight, and to know they are not alone. Several prizes are being offered for those who donate cards to the card drive:

There are prizes from generous sponsors for winners who hop along with us. A few of us also have blog candy we'll be offering. We hope you will spread the word of this worthy cause, because the drive continues until August 25.

Randomly-discovered Blog Hop Prizes for those leaving comments on each blog:

Here are some freebies for your cards. Just click on the Heart(s) you want, then right click to save to your computer. Resize on your word processor to whatever size you like. These are PNGs and are transparent outside of the heart area. Ink them up and play! Please, no commercial use, and no reproduction for selling.

Enjoy!

On a personal note:

My Hoya Rope Plant has vines approaching 10 feet (over 3 meters) long. The leaves are curled and very waxy. They do not require big pots for their roots. This one has begun blooming. The blooms are both waxy with honey, and velvety soft:

Here's a shot using Apple's new "portrait" mode shot on an iPhone. (giggling more)

63 comments:

Donna these cards are so precious! I love the green and purple color combo and that snowman is adorable! You always put so much love into your cards! I really love the 'snow' sentiments on your cards! Thank you for participating in this wonderful card drive for the children! I know you will be making some children smile!!

Love the cards you did in purple and green. How fun this looks. Bugaboo has the cutest images. Thank you for the free heart sentiments and for a chance to win. I hope there are many people that will participate in this drive. [Bunny]

Hello lovely lady!! :) I'm sorry I've missed a few of your posts and I know you've already made several cards for this wonderful cause! I just love your sweet snowman image and your brilliant tips about the digital editing of the images! These cards are just adorable and I know will go over well with the little ones! Thanks so much for your sentiments too...perfect for these types of cards! BTW, your plant is looking gorgeous!! I am loving my hibiscus plants on my front porch right now. I know I'll have to bring them in when the weather changes! Thank you for your wonderful posts and your creations you've made for this wonderful card drive!! :) HUGS to you my friend!

They are so sweet and beautiful, Donna!! I love the snowmen!! The colors are fabulous!! These are gorgeous, my friend and they will be treasured by the recipients!! And wow, those blooms are stunning!! I'd love some just like them for my cards ;) Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Oh this little snowman is very adorable Donna. Jodie did a beautiful job and just love the colors! I really like the inside of your card as well. Thank you for the freebies! Love them! Donna, thank you so much for all the help you have given me with the card drive and for sharing your big beautiful heart with the children this winter holiday season. And thank you for blessing me with your friendship. Wishing you a beautiful day Donna. Hugs.

Bugaboo has some of the most adorable images, and this snowman is no exception. Although my first preference for holiday cards is the traditional red/green, your use of green and purple here gives a refreshing look to your creations. Awesome that word's spreading about this card drive and just know it's going to be a huge success!

Hello Donna It’s lovely to see you have joined in the ‘Christmas in July’ challenge at Crafty Friends Challenge Blog. You have created 2 beautiful Christmas cards... Good luck in the draw and we hope you will come back again very soon.

Donna,I love the color combination of the lavender with the dark green. Looks great! I just mailed my box of cards off to Christina this afternoon. Hopefully, the hop will inspire more crafters to do the same.Fabulous photos of your plant. You have such a green thumb!Hugs, Debi

Donna, what adorable cards! I love this fun snowman, and the sentiments are darling! Your cards are so beautiful made, and I love your coloring! Your vine is gorgeous, and it looks so beautiful! I love the sweet flowers on it! Have a beautiful day, sweet friend! Hugs and love! xoxo

Love love these cards and love, love the colors, both are the cutest ever (I have a soft spot for snowmen..must be because they are always so 'happy)!! Very fabulous designs! Your flowers are always amazing, too and I really enjoy seeing them!!

Yikes! Jackie Johnson - thank you for letting me know! I've corrected the links (they got changed on the website), and I've tried to locate you through your google ID, but there is no blog or email address. I'm sorry to leave the info here: https://bugaboostamps.com/products/snowman-snowflakes

thanks again for visiting my blog, and letting me know there was a bad link. hugs, de

Hi Donna, I so love the card but getting a bit worried at how many crafters are making Christmas cards as I know I will be on the last legs as usual! Who knows maybe all these gorgeous pieces will make me start early. Have a great week, Angela xXx

What a lovely thing you are all doing...sharing love to so many. Gorgeous cards, and love the plant*though I don't think it would survive our freakish weather in the UK lol* Thank you for sharing with us at Dream Valley Challenge XXX

These are 2 gorgeous and super cute cards Donna! Adorable snowmen and I love the colour combo. I very rarely 'do' bloghops, but I think this is a cause worth supporting. Well done all of you the generous gift of your time and talents.hugsChrisx

Oh my they are ever so adorable, lovely coloring and I love the two tone shading you did around the edges of the first one!!Wow that plant is just beautiful, and sounds like it has grown quite big, I don't know that I have ever seen one like that before.

I think you've nailed it with these cards and showing us the power of a little change of color and the impact of flipping and resizing an image. The cards are so cute and I love your color choices too.

Your cards are so sweet, and I'm just loving that you have the kindest heart to make these cards for the children! Your Hoya rope plant is gorgeous and even more beautiful with your photography! I've never seen one of these! My Biskit would sure love to get her teeth into this! Tee Hee! Hugs!

Your cards are so cute, and what a fantastic idea with the Card Drive. I love the way you coloured these cards, and the colours of the papers that you chose to pair them with. Amazing! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Christmas Card Challenges. – Amanda DT

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